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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 302.32 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 302.32 and 171.04 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 302.32 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/302.32 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 302.32 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 51,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,708.81/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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