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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 262.90 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 262.90 and 157 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 262.90 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/262.90 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 262.90 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 41,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,275.30/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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