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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 262.33 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 262.33 and 159.93 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 262.33 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/262.33 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 262.33 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 41,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953.13/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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