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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 304.16 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 304.16 and 171.86 is: 258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 304.16 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/304.16 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 304.16 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 52,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.56/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.47

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