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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 261.24 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 261.24 and 140.94 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 261.24 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/261.24 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 261.24 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 36,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,819.17/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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