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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 280.90 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 280.90 and 174.20 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 280.90 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/280.90 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 280.90 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 48,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,932.78/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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