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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 300.92 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 300.92 and 172.68 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 300.92 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/300.92 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 300.92 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 51,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,962.87/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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