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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 261.42 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 261.42 and 157.03 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 261.42 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/261.42 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 261.42 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 41,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,050.78/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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