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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.42, 261.32 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.42, 261.32 and 102.33 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.42 : 261.32 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.42/261.32 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.42x = 261.32 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.42x = 26,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,740.36/174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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