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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 261.60 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 261.60 and 141.84 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 261.60 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/261.60 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 261.60 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 37,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,105.34/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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