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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 279.40 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 279.40 and 173.35 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 279.40 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/279.40 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 279.40 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 48,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,433.99/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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