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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 261.86 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 261.86 and 123.35 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 261.86 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/261.86 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 261.86 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 32,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298.50/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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