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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.28, 261.39 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.28, 261.39 and 66.07 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.28 : 261.39 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.28/261.39 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.28x = 261.39 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.28x = 17,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270.04/174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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