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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.10, 261.12 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.10, 261.12 and 145.39 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.10 : 261.12 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.10/261.12 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.10x = 261.12 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.10x = 37,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,964.24/174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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