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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 261.53 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 261.53 and 102.27 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 261.53 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/261.53 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 261.53 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 26,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746.16/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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