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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 261.99 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 261.99 and 128.94 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 261.99 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/261.99 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 261.99 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 33,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,780.99/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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