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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 261.36 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 261.36 and 71.56 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 261.36 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/261.36 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 261.36 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 18,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,701.78/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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