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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 261.30 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 261.30 and 102.13 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 261.30 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/261.30 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 261.30 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 26,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,686.57/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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