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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 301.73 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 301.73 and 172.44 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 301.73 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/301.73 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 301.73 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 52,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,029.46/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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