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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.20 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.20 and 170.75 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.20 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.20 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.20 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 51,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,600.98/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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