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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 303.06 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 303.06 and 176.08 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 303.06 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/303.06 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 303.06 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 53,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362.80/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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