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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.42, 261.65 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.42, 261.65 and 66.19 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.42 : 261.65 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.42/261.65 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.42x = 261.65 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.42x = 17,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318.61/174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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