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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.50, 261.56 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.50, 261.56 and 154.26 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.50 : 261.56 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.50/261.56 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.50x = 261.56 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.50x = 40,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,348.25/174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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