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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.30 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.30 and 128.88 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.30 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.30 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.30 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 33,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676.34/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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