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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.30 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.30 and 102.38 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.30 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.30 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.30 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 26,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954.83/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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