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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 261.41 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 261.41 and 120.23 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 261.41 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/261.41 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 261.41 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 31,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,427.42/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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