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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 260.70 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 260.70 and 135.39 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 260.70 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/260.70 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 260.70 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 35,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,296.17/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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