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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.95, 262.58 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.95, 262.58 and 119.34 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.95 : 262.58 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.95/262.58 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.95x = 262.58 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.95x = 31,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,335.70/174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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