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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.04, 260.46 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.04, 260.46 and 126.04 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.04 : 260.46 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.04/260.46 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.04x = 260.46 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.04x = 32,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828.38/174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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