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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.10, 260.84 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.10, 260.84 and 125.09 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.10 : 260.84 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.10/260.84 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.10x = 260.84 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.10x = 32,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627.85/174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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