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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 262.08 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 262.08 and 120.44 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 262.08 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/262.08 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 262.08 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 31,565.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,565.57/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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