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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 301.50 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 301.50 and 173.70 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 301.50 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/301.50 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 301.50 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 52,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,370.55/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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