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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.70, 262.21 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.70, 262.21 and 128.92 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.70 : 262.21 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.70/262.21 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.70x = 262.21 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.70x = 33,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,804.11/174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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