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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.47, 261.34 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.47, 261.34 and 78.35 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.47 : 261.34 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.47/261.34 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.47x = 261.34 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.47x = 20,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475.99/174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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