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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 241.11 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 241.11 and 135.22 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 241.11 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/241.11 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 241.11 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 32,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,602.89/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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