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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.17 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.17 and 64.51 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.17 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.17 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.17 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 16,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847.59/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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