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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 280.40 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 280.40 and 170.64 is: 235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 280.40 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/280.40 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 280.40 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 47,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846.60/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.18

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