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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 261.74 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 261.74 and 120.58 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 261.74 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/261.74 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 261.74 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 31,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,560.26/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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