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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 261.59 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 261.59 and 145.33 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 261.59 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/261.59 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 261.59 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 38,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016.87/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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