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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.04 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.04 and 129.20 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.04 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.04 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.04 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 33,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853.61/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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