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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 279.48 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 279.48 and 173.98 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 279.48 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/279.48 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 279.48 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 48,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,623.93/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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