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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.57, 280.98 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.57, 280.98 and 170.77 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.57 : 280.98 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.57/280.98 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.57x = 280.98 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.57x = 47,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,982.95/203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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