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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 240.99 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 240.99 and 155.80 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 240.99 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/240.99 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 240.99 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 37,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.24/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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