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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 303.30 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 303.30 and 171.97 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 303.30 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/303.30 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 303.30 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 52,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,156.98/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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