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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 277.35 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 277.35 and 174.63 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 277.35 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/277.35 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 277.35 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 48,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,433.63/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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