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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 259.78 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 259.78 and 155.76 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 259.78 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/259.78 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 259.78 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 40,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,463.33/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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