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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 262.26 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 262.26 and 129.23 is: 193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 262.26 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/262.26 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 262.26 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 33,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,890.55/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.93

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