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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.54 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.54 and 173.54 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.54 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.54 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.54 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 52,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,155.71/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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