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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.97, 262.16 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.97, 262.16 and 123.50 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.97 : 262.16 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.97/262.16 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.97x = 262.16 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.97x = 32,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376.52/174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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