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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.92, 262.10 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.92, 262.10 and 129.05 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.92 : 262.10 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.92/262.10 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.92x = 262.10 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.92x = 33,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,824.00/174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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