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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 261.79 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 261.79 and 123.31 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 261.79 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/261.79 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 261.79 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 32,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281.32/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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