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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 300.94 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 300.94 and 171.88 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 300.94 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/300.94 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 300.94 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 51,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,725.57/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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