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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 261.29 and 64.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 261.29 and 64.49 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 261.29 = 64.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/261.29 = 64.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 261.29 × 64.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 16,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849.45/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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