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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 280.44 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 280.44 and 170.16 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 280.44 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/280.44 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 280.44 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 47,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719.67/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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