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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 307.67 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 307.67 and 174.24 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 307.67 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/307.67 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 307.67 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 53,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,607.55/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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