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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 262.38 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 262.38 and 134.16 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 262.38 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/262.38 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 262.38 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 35,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200.90/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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