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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 262.68 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 262.68 and 102.94 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 262.68 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/262.68 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 262.68 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 27,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040.28/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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