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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.85, 260.93 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.85, 260.93 and 156.63 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.85 : 260.93 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.85/260.93 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.85x = 260.93 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.85x = 40,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,869.47/174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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