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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 260.95 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 260.95 and 139.73 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 260.95 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/260.95 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 260.95 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 36,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,462.54/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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