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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.32 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.32 and 170.56 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.32 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.32 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.32 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 47,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,811.38/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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