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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.88, 261.78 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.88, 261.78 and 102.64 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.88 : 261.78 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.88/261.78 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.88x = 261.78 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.88x = 26,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,869.10/174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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