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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.86, 261.50 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.86, 261.50 and 135.82 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.86 : 261.50 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.86/261.50 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.86x = 261.50 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.86x = 35,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515.60/174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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