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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 261 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 261 and 119.76 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 261 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/261 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 261 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 31,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,257.36/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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