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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 279.72 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 279.72 and 170.34 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 279.72 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/279.72 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 279.72 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 47,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,647.50/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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