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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.40 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.40 and 78.10 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.40 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.40 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.40 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 20,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.34/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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