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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 261.23 and 45.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 261.23 and 45.91 is: 68.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 261.23 = 45.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/261.23 = 45.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 261.23 × 45.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 11,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,993.07/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.86

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