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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 261.70 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 261.70 and 134.12 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 261.70 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/261.70 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 261.70 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 35,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,099.20/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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