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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 240.75 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 240.75 and 135.21 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 240.75 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/240.75 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 240.75 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 32,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551.13/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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