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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.79, 261.83 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.79, 261.83 and 140.39 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.79 : 261.83 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.79/261.83 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.79x = 261.83 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.79x = 36,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,758.31/174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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