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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 261.09 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 261.09 and 119.88 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 261.09 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/261.09 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 261.09 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 31,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.47/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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