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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 302.31 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 302.31 and 174.83 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 302.31 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/302.31 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 302.31 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 52,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852.86/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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