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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 279.55 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 279.55 and 171.62 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 279.55 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/279.55 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 279.55 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 47,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,976.37/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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