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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 261.05 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 261.05 and 102.08 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 261.05 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/261.05 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 261.05 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 26,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,646.17/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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