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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 261.03 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 261.03 and 119.50 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 261.03 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/261.03 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 261.03 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 31,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193.09/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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