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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.18, 261.27 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.18, 261.27 and 159.33 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.18 : 261.27 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.18/261.27 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.18x = 261.27 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.18x = 41,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,628.15/174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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