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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 304.25 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 304.25 and 172.42 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 304.25 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/304.25 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 304.25 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 52,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,458.79/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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