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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 279.96 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 279.96 and 172.04 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 279.96 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/279.96 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 279.96 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 48,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,162.92/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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