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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 304.68 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 304.68 and 174.38 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 304.68 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/304.68 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 304.68 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 53,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,130.10/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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