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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.91, 261.75 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.91, 261.75 and 129.15 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.91 : 261.75 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.91/261.75 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.91x = 261.75 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.91x = 33,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,805.01/174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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