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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 260.64 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 260.64 and 128.70 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 260.64 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/260.64 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 260.64 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 33,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544.37/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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