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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 260.92 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 260.92 and 64.29 is: 96.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 260.92 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/260.92 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 260.92 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 16,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,774.55/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.39

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