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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 304.56 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 304.56 and 174.13 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 304.56 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/304.56 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 304.56 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 53,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032.27/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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