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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.33, 261.06 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.33, 261.06 and 122.73 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.33 : 261.06 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.33/261.06 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.33x = 261.06 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.33x = 32,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039.89/174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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