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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 260.87 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 260.87 and 155.72 is: 233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 260.87 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/260.87 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 260.87 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 40,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622.55/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.13

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