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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.02 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.02 and 171.30 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.02 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.02 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.02 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 47,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795.27/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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