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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 303.59 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 303.59 and 174.17 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 303.59 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/303.59 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 303.59 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 52,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,875.19/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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