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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 260.55 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 260.55 and 149.72 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 260.55 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/260.55 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 260.55 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 39,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,008.24/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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