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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.13, 260.84 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.13, 260.84 and 145.18 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.13 : 260.84 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.13/260.84 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.13x = 260.84 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.13x = 37,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,868.75/174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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