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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 318.93 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 318.93 and 174.13 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 318.93 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/318.93 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 318.93 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 55,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,535.28/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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