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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 261.57 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 261.57 and 136.14 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 261.57 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/261.57 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 261.57 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 35,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,610.14/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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