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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 261.95 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 261.95 and 44.63 is: 66.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 261.95 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/261.95 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 261.95 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 11,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,690.83/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.95

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