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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 262.05 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 262.05 and 66.41 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 262.05 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/262.05 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 262.05 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 17,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403.40/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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