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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 260.91 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 260.91 and 71.34 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 260.91 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/260.91 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 260.91 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 18,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613.32/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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