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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.42, 260.72 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.42, 260.72 and 122.72 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.42 : 260.72 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.42/260.72 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.42x = 260.72 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.42x = 31,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,994.10/174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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