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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 302.97 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 302.97 and 173.25 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 302.97 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/302.97 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 302.97 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 52,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,489.55/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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