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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.11, 261.18 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.11, 261.18 and 64.42 is: 96.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.11 : 261.18 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.11/261.18 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.11x = 261.18 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.11x = 16,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824.56/174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.63

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