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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 260.96 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 260.96 and 65.75 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 260.96 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/260.96 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 260.96 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 17,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158.12/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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