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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 261.49 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 261.49 and 71.69 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 261.49 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/261.49 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 261.49 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 18,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746.22/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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