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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.70, 261.96 and 52.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.70, 261.96 and 52.91 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.70 : 261.96 = 52.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.70/261.96 = 52.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.70x = 261.96 × 52.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.70x = 13,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,860.30/174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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