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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 302.88 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 302.88 and 173.04 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 302.88 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/302.88 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 302.88 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 52,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410.36/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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