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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 261.92 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 261.92 and 123.20 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 261.92 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/261.92 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 261.92 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 32,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268.52/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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