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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 304.44 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 304.44 and 174.08 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 304.44 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/304.44 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 304.44 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 52,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,998.00/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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