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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.75, 261.80 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.75, 261.80 and 120.88 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.75 : 261.80 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.75/261.80 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.75x = 261.80 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.75x = 31,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,646.38/174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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