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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 261.34 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 261.34 and 66.04 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 261.34 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/261.34 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 261.34 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 17,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258.89/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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