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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 261.99 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 261.99 and 52.92 is: 79.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 261.99 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/261.99 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 261.99 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 13,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,864.51/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.37

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