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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.83, 261.83 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.83, 261.83 and 126.77 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.83 : 261.83 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.83/261.83 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.83x = 261.83 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.83x = 33,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,191.20/174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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