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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 261.12 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 261.12 and 101.92 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 261.12 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/261.12 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 261.12 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 26,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613.35/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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