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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 240.87 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 240.87 and 135.41 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 240.87 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/240.87 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 240.87 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 32,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.51/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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