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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 261.51 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 261.51 and 132.99 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 261.51 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/261.51 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 261.51 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 34,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,779.20/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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