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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 261.81 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 261.81 and 129.42 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 261.81 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/261.81 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 261.81 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 33,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,883.45/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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