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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 261 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 261 and 71.36 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 261 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/261 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 261 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 18,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,623.66/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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