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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 306.62 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 306.62 and 171.68 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 306.62 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/306.62 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 306.62 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 52,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640.52/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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