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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.58, 240.69 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.58, 240.69 and 135.29 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.58 : 240.69 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.58/240.69 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.58x = 240.69 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.58x = 32,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563.55/174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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