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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.48, 261.72 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.48, 261.72 and 71.70 is: 107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.48 : 261.72 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.48/261.72 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.48x = 261.72 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.48x = 18,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,765.32/174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.55

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