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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 260.76 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 260.76 and 149.32 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 260.76 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/260.76 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 260.76 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 38,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936.68/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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