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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.48, 240.12 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.48, 240.12 and 135.60 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.48 : 240.12 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.48/240.12 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.48x = 240.12 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.48x = 32,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560.27/174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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