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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 261 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 261 and 128.68 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 261 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/261 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 261 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 33,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585.48/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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