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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.60 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.60 and 102.49 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.60 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.60 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.60 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 27,015.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015.05/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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