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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 279.88 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 279.88 and 171.82 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 279.88 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/279.88 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 279.88 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 48,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088.90/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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