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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 300.68 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 300.68 and 171.32 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 300.68 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/300.68 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 300.68 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 51,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,510.78/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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