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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.98, 303.05 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.98, 303.05 and 171.61 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.98 : 303.05 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.98/303.05 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.98x = 303.05 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.98x = 52,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,006.08/201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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