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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.85, 261.76 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.85, 261.76 and 129.41 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.85 : 261.76 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.85/261.76 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.85x = 261.76 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.85x = 33,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,873.05/174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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