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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.04, 261 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.04, 261 and 52.31 is: 78.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.04 : 261 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.04/261 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.04x = 261 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.04x = 13,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,651.61/174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.44

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