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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.04, 261.06 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.04, 261.06 and 52.39 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.04 : 261.06 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.04/261.06 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.04x = 261.06 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.04x = 13,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,676.93/174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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