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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 306.06 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 306.06 and 174.90 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 306.06 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/306.06 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 306.06 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 53,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,529.89/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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