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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.99, 241.85 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.99, 241.85 and 155.15 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.99 : 241.85 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.99/241.85 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.99x = 241.85 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.99x = 37,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523.11/174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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