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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 261.06 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 261.06 and 120.04 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 261.06 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/261.06 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 261.06 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 31,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,337.64/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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