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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 261.43 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 261.43 and 126.52 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 261.43 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/261.43 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 261.43 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 33,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,076.12/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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