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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.77, 261.71 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.77, 261.71 and 129.15 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.77 : 261.71 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.77/261.71 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.77x = 261.71 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.77x = 33,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799.20/174.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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