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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 301.72 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 301.72 and 172.45 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 301.72 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/301.72 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 301.72 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 52,031.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,031.61/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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