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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 303.90 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 303.90 and 174.43 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 303.90 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/303.90 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 303.90 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 53,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,009.28/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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