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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 261.66 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 261.66 and 129.10 is: 193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 261.66 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/261.66 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 261.66 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 33,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,780.31/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.43

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