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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 280.26 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 280.26 and 172.34 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 280.26 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/280.26 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 280.26 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 48,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300.01/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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