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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 301.68 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 301.68 and 172.38 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 301.68 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/301.68 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 301.68 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 52,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,003.60/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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