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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 261.89 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 261.89 and 119.82 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 261.89 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/261.89 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 261.89 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 31,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,379.96/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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