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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 260.97 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 260.97 and 65.81 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 260.97 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/260.97 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 260.97 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 17,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175.21/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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