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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 261.35 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 261.35 and 126.53 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 261.35 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/261.35 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 261.35 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 33,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067.98/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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