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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.99, 280.80 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.99, 280.80 and 170.14 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.99 : 280.80 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.99/280.80 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.99x = 280.80 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.99x = 47,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,775.31/202.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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