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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 303.16 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 303.16 and 179.54 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 303.16 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/303.16 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 303.16 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 54,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,429.35/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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