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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 261.50 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 261.50 and 135.82 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 261.50 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/261.50 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 261.50 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 35,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.93/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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