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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.40, 261.66 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.40, 261.66 and 136.12 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.40 : 261.66 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.40/261.66 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.40x = 261.66 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.40x = 35,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,617.16/174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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