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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 308.16 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 308.16 and 174.16 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 308.16 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/308.16 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 308.16 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 53,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,669.15/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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