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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 261.67 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 261.67 and 128.60 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 261.67 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/261.67 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 261.67 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 33,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650.76/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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