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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303.04 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303.04 and 174.44 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303.04 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303.04 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303.04 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 52,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,862.30/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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