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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 262.37 and 51.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 262.37 and 51.51 is: 77.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 262.37 = 51.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/262.37 = 51.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 262.37 × 51.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 13,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,514.68/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.25

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