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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 305.40 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 305.40 and 174.80 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 305.40 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/305.40 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 305.40 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 53,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383.92/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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