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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 261.39 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 261.39 and 123.06 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 261.39 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/261.39 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 261.39 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 32,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166.65/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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