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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 261.61 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 261.61 and 123.16 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 261.61 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/261.61 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 261.61 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 32,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219.89/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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