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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.44, 261.36 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.44, 261.36 and 120.16 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.44 : 261.36 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.44/261.36 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.44x = 261.36 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.44x = 31,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,405.02/174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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