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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 261.47 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 261.47 and 119.70 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 261.47 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/261.47 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 261.47 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 31,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,297.36/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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