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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 261.26 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 261.26 and 71.48 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 261.26 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/261.26 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 261.26 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 18,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.20/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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