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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.04, 261.24 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.04, 261.24 and 128.24 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.04 : 261.24 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.04/261.24 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.04x = 261.24 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.04x = 33,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,501.42/174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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