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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 241.32 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 241.32 and 135.48 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 241.32 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/241.32 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 241.32 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 32,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694.03/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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