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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 261.75 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 261.75 and 136.11 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 261.75 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/261.75 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 261.75 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 35,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626.79/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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