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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.38, 260.94 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.38, 260.94 and 151.64 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.38 : 260.94 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.38/260.94 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.38x = 260.94 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.38x = 39,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,568.94/174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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