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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.86 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.86 and 173.88 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.86 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.86 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.86 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 52,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487.42/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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