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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 278.74 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 278.74 and 174.70 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 278.74 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/278.74 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 278.74 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 48,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,695.88/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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