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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 260.96 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 260.96 and 152.91 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 260.96 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/260.96 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 260.96 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 39,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,902.63/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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