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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 280.08 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 280.08 and 170.58 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 280.08 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/280.08 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 280.08 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 47,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,776.05/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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