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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.29, 260.82 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.29, 260.82 and 120.02 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.29 : 260.82 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.29/260.82 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.29x = 260.82 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.29x = 31,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302.31/174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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