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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 261.42 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 261.42 and 126.28 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 261.42 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/261.42 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 261.42 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 33,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012.12/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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