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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.50, 261.83 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.50, 261.83 and 136.06 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.50 : 261.83 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.50/261.83 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.50x = 261.83 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.50x = 35,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624.28/174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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