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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 262.11 and 46.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 262.11 and 46.49 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 262.11 = 46.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/262.11 = 46.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 262.11 × 46.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 12,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.49/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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