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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.29 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.29 and 71.48 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.29 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.29 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.29 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 18,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,677.31/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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