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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.44, 261.66 and 70.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.44, 261.66 and 70.37 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.44 : 261.66 = 70.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.44/261.66 = 70.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.44x = 261.66 × 70.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.44x = 18,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,414.42/174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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