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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 280.24 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 280.24 and 123.44 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 280.24 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/280.24 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 280.24 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 34,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.22/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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