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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 301.20 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 301.20 and 171.12 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 301.20 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/301.20 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 301.20 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 51,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,541.34/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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