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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 282.03 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 282.03 and 174.86 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 282.03 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/282.03 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 282.03 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 49,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315.77/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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