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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.43, 261.25 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.43, 261.25 and 128.67 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.43 : 261.25 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.43/261.25 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.43x = 261.25 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.43x = 33,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,615.04/174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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