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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.80, 261.93 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.80, 261.93 and 154.55 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.80 : 261.93 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.80/261.93 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.80x = 261.93 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.80x = 40,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,481.28/174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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