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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 261.63 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 261.63 and 126.36 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 261.63 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/261.63 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 261.63 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 33,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,059.57/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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