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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 261.23 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 261.23 and 71.39 is: 107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 261.23 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/261.23 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 261.23 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 18,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647.55/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.10

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