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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.55, 261.76 and 52.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.55, 261.76 and 52.77 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.55 : 261.76 = 52.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.55/261.76 = 52.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.55x = 261.76 × 52.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.55x = 13,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812.94/174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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