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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.44, 261.54 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.44, 261.54 and 71.70 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.44 : 261.54 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.44/261.54 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.44x = 261.54 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.44x = 18,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752.42/174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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