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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 263.71 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 263.71 and 102.77 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 263.71 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/263.71 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 263.71 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 27,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.48/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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