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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.07, 261.38 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.07, 261.38 and 138.30 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.07 : 261.38 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.07/261.38 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.07x = 261.38 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.07x = 36,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148.85/174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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