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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.89, 262.41 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.89, 262.41 and 154.78 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.89 : 262.41 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.89/262.41 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.89x = 262.41 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.89x = 40,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,614.58/174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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