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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 300.83 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 300.83 and 171.61 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 300.83 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/300.83 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 300.83 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 51,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623.93/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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