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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 261.83 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 261.83 and 120.39 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 261.83 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/261.83 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 261.83 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 31,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,521.03/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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