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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 260.55 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 260.55 and 152.13 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 260.55 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/260.55 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 260.55 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 39,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,637.47/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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