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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 260.98 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 260.98 and 135.58 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 260.98 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/260.98 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 260.98 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 35,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383.67/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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