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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 303.90 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 303.90 and 173.80 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 303.90 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/303.90 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 303.90 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 52,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,817.82/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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