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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 260.56 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 260.56 and 125.76 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 260.56 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/260.56 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 260.56 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 32,768.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768.03/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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