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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 261.96 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 261.96 and 70.53 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 261.96 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/261.96 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 261.96 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 18,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,474.73/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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