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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.04, 239.92 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.04, 239.92 and 135.16 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.04 : 239.92 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.04/239.92 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.04x = 239.92 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.04x = 32,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427.59/174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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