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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.07, 261.26 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.07, 261.26 and 154.78 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.07 : 261.26 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.07/261.26 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.07x = 261.26 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.07x = 40,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,437.82/174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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