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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 301.80 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 301.80 and 172.64 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 301.80 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/301.80 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 301.80 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 52,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,102.75/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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