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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.79, 261.60 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.79, 261.60 and 131.38 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.79 : 261.60 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.79/261.60 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.79x = 261.60 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.79x = 34,369.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369.01/174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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