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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 302.91 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 302.91 and 174.81 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 302.91 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/302.91 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 302.91 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 52,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951.70/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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