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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.40 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.40 and 122.98 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.40 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.40 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.40 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 32,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,146.97/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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