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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 261.09 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 261.09 and 52.31 is: 78.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 261.09 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/261.09 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 261.09 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 13,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656.31/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.47

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