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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 261.09 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 261.09 and 137.97 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 261.09 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/261.09 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 261.09 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 36,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022.59/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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