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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.61, 281.48 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.61, 281.48 and 170.85 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.61 : 281.48 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.61/281.48 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.61x = 281.48 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.61x = 48,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,090.00/203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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