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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 260.76 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 260.76 and 101.90 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 260.76 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/260.76 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 260.76 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 26,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572.48/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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