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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 260.99 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 260.99 and 145.01 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 260.99 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/260.99 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 260.99 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 37,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845.43/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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