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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 260.97 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 260.97 and 139.87 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 260.97 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/260.97 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 260.97 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 36,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,501.87/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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