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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 261.21 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 261.21 and 137.79 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 261.21 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/261.21 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 261.21 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 35,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992.13/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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