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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 278.94 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 278.94 and 171.27 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 278.94 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/278.94 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 278.94 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 47,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,774.05/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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