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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 261.14 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 261.14 and 65.85 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 261.14 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/261.14 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 261.14 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 17,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196.07/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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