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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.29, 306.45 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.29, 306.45 and 174.22 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.29 : 306.45 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.29/306.45 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.29x = 306.45 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.29x = 53,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,388.95/204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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