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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.32, 261.48 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.32, 261.48 and 126.32 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.32 : 261.48 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.32/261.48 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.32x = 261.48 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.32x = 33,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030.15/174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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