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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 301.80 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 301.80 and 176.10 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 301.80 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/301.80 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 301.80 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 53,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146.98/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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