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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.20, 260.62 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.20, 260.62 and 119.93 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.20 : 260.62 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.20/260.62 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.20x = 260.62 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.20x = 31,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254.55/174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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