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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.11, 261.25 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.11, 261.25 and 123.08 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.11 : 261.25 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.11/261.25 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.11x = 261.25 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.11x = 32,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,153.30/174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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