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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 260.24 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 260.24 and 152.28 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 260.24 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/260.24 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 260.24 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 39,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,629.35/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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