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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 260.70 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 260.70 and 138 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 260.70 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/260.70 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 260.70 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 35,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,976.60/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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