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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 261.22 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 261.22 and 128.46 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 261.22 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/261.22 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 261.22 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 33,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,556.32/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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