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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 261.66 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 261.66 and 123.19 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 261.66 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/261.66 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 261.66 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 32,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233.41/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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