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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 303.10 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 303.10 and 172.04 is: 256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 303.10 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/303.10 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 303.10 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 52,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145.32/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.87

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