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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 304.80 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 304.80 and 171.34 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 304.80 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/304.80 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 304.80 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 52,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224.43/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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