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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 280.28 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 280.28 and 173.82 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 280.28 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/280.28 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 280.28 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 48,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,718.70/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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