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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 261.38 and 52.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 261.38 and 52.48 is: 78.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 261.38 = 52.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/261.38 = 52.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 261.38 × 52.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 13,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,717.22/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.73

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