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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 301.26 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 301.26 and 170.76 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 301.26 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/301.26 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 301.26 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 51,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,443.16/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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