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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 261.51 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 261.51 and 66.15 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 261.51 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/261.51 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 261.51 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 17,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298.89/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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