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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 260.83 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 260.83 and 135.38 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 260.83 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/260.83 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 260.83 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 35,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,311.48/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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