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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 261.34 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 261.34 and 71.49 is: 107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 261.34 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/261.34 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 261.34 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 18,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681.89/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.23

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