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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.49, 261.26 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.49, 261.26 and 125.79 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.49 : 261.26 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.49/261.26 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.49x = 261.26 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.49x = 32,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,863.90/174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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