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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 261.68 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 261.68 and 142.04 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 261.68 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/261.68 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 261.68 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 37,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168.97/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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