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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 261.34 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 261.34 and 123.14 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 261.34 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/261.34 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 261.34 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 32,181.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181.17/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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