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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.59 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.59 and 174.41 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.59 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.59 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.59 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 52,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,775.62/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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