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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.49, 261.74 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.49, 261.74 and 71.75 is: 107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.49 : 261.74 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.49/261.74 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.49x = 261.74 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.49x = 18,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,779.49/174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.63

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