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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 261.38 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 261.38 and 128.90 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 261.38 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/261.38 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 261.38 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 33,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689.93/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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