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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 261.34 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 261.34 and 140.68 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 261.34 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/261.34 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 261.34 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 36,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,765.31/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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