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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 280.58 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 280.58 and 174.12 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 280.58 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/280.58 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 280.58 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 48,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,854.59/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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