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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.51, 261.90 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.51, 261.90 and 120.78 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.51 : 261.90 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.51/261.90 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.51x = 261.90 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.51x = 31,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,632.28/174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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