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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.56, 262 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.56, 262 and 120.52 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.56 : 262 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.56/262 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.56x = 262 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.56x = 31,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,576.24/174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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