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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 260.97 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 260.97 and 135.55 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 260.97 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/260.97 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 260.97 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 35,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374.48/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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