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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 262.37 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 262.37 and 129.08 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 262.37 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/262.37 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 262.37 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 33,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864.76/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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