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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.78, 262.04 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.78, 262.04 and 123.30 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.78 : 262.04 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.78/262.04 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.78x = 262.04 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.78x = 32,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,309.53/174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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