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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 301.80 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 301.80 and 174.68 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 301.80 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/301.80 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 301.80 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 52,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718.42/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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