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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 279.61 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 279.61 and 171.81 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 279.61 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/279.61 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 279.61 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 48,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039.36/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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