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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 305.92 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 305.92 and 174.66 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 305.92 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/305.92 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 305.92 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 53,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,431.99/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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