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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 261.83 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 261.83 and 123.57 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 261.83 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/261.83 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 261.83 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 32,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353.72/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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