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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.54, 261.60 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.54, 261.60 and 140.34 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.54 : 261.60 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.54/261.60 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.54x = 261.60 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.54x = 36,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,711.64/174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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