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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.10, 239.91 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.10, 239.91 and 134.76 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.10 : 239.91 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.10/239.91 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.10x = 239.91 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.10x = 32,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331.42/174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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