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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.42, 261.60 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.42, 261.60 and 66.14 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.42 : 261.60 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.42/261.60 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.42x = 261.60 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.42x = 17,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302.22/174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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