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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.57, 261.83 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.57, 261.83 and 44.56 is: 66.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.57 : 261.83 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.57/261.83 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.57x = 261.83 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.57x = 11,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,665.86/174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.83

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