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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 261.53 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 261.53 and 101.18 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 261.53 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/261.53 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 261.53 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 26,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462.13/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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