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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 240.78 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 240.78 and 156.28 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 240.78 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/240.78 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 240.78 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 37,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,629.10/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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