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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 261.80 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 261.80 and 102.58 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 261.80 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/261.80 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 261.80 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 26,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,855.44/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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