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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 304.25 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 304.25 and 171.26 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 304.25 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/304.25 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 304.25 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 52,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,105.86/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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