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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 279.44 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 279.44 and 169.93 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 279.44 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/279.44 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 279.44 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 47,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,483.69/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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