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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 299.70 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 299.70 and 172.68 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 299.70 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/299.70 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 299.70 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 51,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752.20/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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