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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 302.52 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 302.52 and 171.45 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 302.52 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/302.52 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 302.52 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 51,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,867.05/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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