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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 301.60 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 301.60 and 176.16 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 301.60 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/301.60 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 301.60 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 53,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,129.86/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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