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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 303.71 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 303.71 and 174.48 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 303.71 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/303.71 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 303.71 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 52,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,991.32/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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