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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 261.27 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 261.27 and 145.37 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 261.27 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/261.27 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 261.27 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 37,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979.51/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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