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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.35 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.35 and 173.99 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.35 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.35 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.35 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 52,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,952.33/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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