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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 259.92 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 259.92 and 157.92 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 259.92 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/259.92 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 259.92 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 41,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046.57/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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