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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.41 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.41 and 46.71 is: 70.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.41 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.41 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.41 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 12,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,257.17/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.06

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