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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.93, 261.99 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.93, 261.99 and 134.04 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.93 : 261.99 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.93/261.99 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.93x = 261.99 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.93x = 35,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,117.14/174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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