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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 262.05 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 262.05 and 120.58 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 262.05 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/262.05 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 262.05 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 31,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,597.99/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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