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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 240.57 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 240.57 and 156.94 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 240.57 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/240.57 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 240.57 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 37,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754.45/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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