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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 262.44 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 262.44 and 157.60 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 262.44 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/262.44 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 262.44 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 41,359.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359.40/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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