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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 261.72 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 261.72 and 66.40 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 261.72 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/261.72 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 261.72 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 17,378.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378.21/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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