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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.28, 261.28 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.28, 261.28 and 120.01 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.28 : 261.28 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.28/261.28 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.28x = 261.28 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.28x = 31,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,356.21/174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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