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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.31, 262.01 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.31, 262.01 and 145.60 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.31 : 262.01 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.31/262.01 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.31x = 262.01 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.31x = 38,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148.66/174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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