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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 261.36 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 261.36 and 123 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 261.36 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/261.36 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 261.36 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 32,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147.28/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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