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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 261.75 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 261.75 and 129.02 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 261.75 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/261.75 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 261.75 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 33,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771.64/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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