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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.32, 260.94 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.32, 260.94 and 154.16 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.32 : 260.94 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.32/260.94 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.32x = 260.94 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.32x = 40,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,226.51/174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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