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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.39, 280.05 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.39, 280.05 and 170.57 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.39 : 280.05 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.39/280.05 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.39x = 280.05 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.39x = 47,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,768.13/203.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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