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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.91, 262.37 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.91, 262.37 and 102.72 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.91 : 262.37 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.91/262.37 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.91x = 262.37 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.91x = 26,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,950.65/174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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