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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 261.96 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 261.96 and 71.94 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 261.96 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/261.96 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 261.96 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 18,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,845.49/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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