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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 261.39 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 261.39 and 141.31 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 261.39 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/261.39 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 261.39 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 36,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,937.88/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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