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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 305.21 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 305.21 and 171.07 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 305.21 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/305.21 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 305.21 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 52,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,212.27/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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