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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.42 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.42 and 52.56 is: 78.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.42 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.42 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.42 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 13,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,740.24/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.86

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