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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 261.83 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 261.83 and 140.49 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 261.83 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/261.83 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 261.83 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 36,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,784.85/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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