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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 261.82 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 261.82 and 154.87 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 261.82 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/261.82 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 261.82 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 40,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,548.06/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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