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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.57, 261.86 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.57, 261.86 and 136.03 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.57 : 261.86 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.57/261.86 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.57x = 261.86 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.57x = 35,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,620.82/174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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