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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 260.16 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 260.16 and 155.45 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 260.16 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/260.16 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 260.16 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 40,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,440.57/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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