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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 307.96 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 307.96 and 174.96 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 307.96 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/307.96 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 307.96 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 53,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,880.68/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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