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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.26 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.26 and 64.50 is: 96.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.26 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.26 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.26 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 16,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851.27/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.72

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