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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.41, 261.09 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.41, 261.09 and 125.55 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.41 : 261.09 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.41/261.09 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.41x = 261.09 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.41x = 32,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,778.54/174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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