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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 262.07 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 262.07 and 101.54 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 262.07 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/262.07 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 262.07 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 26,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608.77/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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