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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 261.50 and 52.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 261.50 and 52.60 is: 78.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 261.50 = 52.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/261.50 = 52.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 261.50 × 52.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 13,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,754.92/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.89

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