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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 260.79 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 260.79 and 151.14 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 260.79 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/260.79 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 260.79 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 39,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,415.80/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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