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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 304.04 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 304.04 and 172.60 is: 259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 304.04 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/304.04 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 304.04 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 52,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,477.30/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.02

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