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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.48 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.48 and 171.57 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.48 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.48 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.48 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 47,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950.38/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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