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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.51, 260.96 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.51, 260.96 and 156.38 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.51 : 260.96 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.51/260.96 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.51x = 260.96 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.51x = 40,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806.84/174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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