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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.89, 262.35 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.89, 262.35 and 66.69 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.89 : 262.35 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.89/262.35 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.89x = 262.35 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.89x = 17,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,496.12/174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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