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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 261.24 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 261.24 and 139.96 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 261.24 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/261.24 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 261.24 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 36,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563.15/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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