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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 302.49 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 302.49 and 174.54 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 302.49 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/302.49 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 302.49 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 52,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796.60/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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