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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 261.69 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 261.69 and 78.25 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 261.69 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/261.69 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 261.69 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 20,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,477.24/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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