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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.77, 241.28 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.77, 241.28 and 135.35 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.77 : 241.28 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.77/241.28 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.77x = 241.28 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.77x = 32,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,657.25/174.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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