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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.04, 260.68 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.04, 260.68 and 158.76 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.04 : 260.68 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.04/260.68 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.04x = 260.68 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.04x = 41,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385.56/174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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