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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 261.60 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 261.60 and 151.53 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 261.60 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/261.60 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 261.60 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 39,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,640.25/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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