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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 261.46 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 261.46 and 154.26 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 261.46 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/261.46 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 261.46 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 40,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,332.05/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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