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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.70, 261.75 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.70, 261.75 and 129.14 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.70 : 261.75 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.70/261.75 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.70x = 261.75 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.70x = 33,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802.88/174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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