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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 305.76 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 305.76 and 174.97 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 305.76 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/305.76 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 305.76 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 53,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498.83/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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