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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.18 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.18 and 129.60 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.18 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.18 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.18 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 33,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978.53/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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