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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 261.37 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 261.37 and 46.02 is: 69.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 261.37 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/261.37 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 261.37 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 12,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,028.25/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.02

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