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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 260.92 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 260.92 and 135.45 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 260.92 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/260.92 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 260.92 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 35,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,341.61/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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