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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 279.66 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 279.66 and 175.42 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 279.66 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/279.66 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 279.66 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 49,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,057.96/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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