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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.20 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.20 and 129.48 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.20 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.20 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.20 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 33,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,949.66/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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