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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 262.26 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 262.26 and 120.71 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 262.26 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/262.26 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 262.26 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 31,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,656.09/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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