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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 261.48 and 52.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 261.48 and 52.60 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 261.48 = 52.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/261.48 = 52.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 261.48 × 52.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 13,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,753.59/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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