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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 261.34 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 261.34 and 140.46 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 261.34 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/261.34 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 261.34 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 36,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,707.82/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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