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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 261.41 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 261.41 and 125.70 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 261.41 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/261.41 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 261.41 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 32,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858.68/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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