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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.79, 261.96 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.79, 261.96 and 156.57 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.79 : 261.96 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.79/261.96 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.79x = 261.96 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.79x = 41,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013.77/174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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