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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 261.72 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 261.72 and 136.22 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 261.72 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/261.72 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 261.72 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 35,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,651.50/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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