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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 260.74 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 260.74 and 130.74 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 260.74 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/260.74 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 260.74 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 34,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,089.15/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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