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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.42 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.42 and 71.58 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.42 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.42 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.42 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 18,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.44/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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