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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 261.39 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 261.39 and 71.64 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 261.39 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/261.39 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 261.39 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 18,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725.98/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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