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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 261.74 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 261.74 and 155.44 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 261.74 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/261.74 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 261.74 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 40,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683.94/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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