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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.71, 261.84 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.71, 261.84 and 71.88 is: 107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.71 : 261.84 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.71/261.84 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.71x = 261.84 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.71x = 18,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,819.75/174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.72

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