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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.73 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.73 and 149.92 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.73 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.73 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.73 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 39,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,238.56/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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