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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.74, 282.34 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.74, 282.34 and 173.74 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.74 : 282.34 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.74/282.34 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.74x = 282.34 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.74x = 49,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,053.75/204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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