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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 261.95 and 52.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 261.95 and 52.90 is: 79.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 261.95 = 52.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/261.95 = 52.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 261.95 × 52.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 13,857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,857.16/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.36

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