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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 260.88 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 260.88 and 101.94 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 260.88 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/260.88 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 260.88 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 26,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594.11/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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