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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 279.99 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 279.99 and 171.99 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 279.99 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/279.99 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 279.99 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 48,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,155.48/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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