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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 260.18 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 260.18 and 137.76 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 260.18 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/260.18 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 260.18 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 35,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841.71/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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