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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 261.36 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 261.36 and 102 is: 153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 261.36 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/261.36 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 261.36 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 26,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658.72/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.13

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