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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 261.90 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 261.90 and 120.56 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 261.90 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/261.90 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 261.90 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 31,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.66/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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