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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.56, 261.83 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.56, 261.83 and 157.55 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.56 : 261.83 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.56/261.83 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.56x = 261.83 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.56x = 41,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250.40/174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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