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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.72 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.72 and 120.24 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.72 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.72 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.72 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 31,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469.21/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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