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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.54, 240.84 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.54, 240.84 and 155.10 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.54 : 240.84 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.54/240.84 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.54x = 240.84 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.54x = 37,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,354.28/174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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