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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 241.26 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 241.26 and 155.28 is: 214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 241.26 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/241.26 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 241.26 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 37,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,462.85/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.15

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