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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 305.24 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 305.24 and 171.33 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 305.24 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/305.24 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 305.24 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 52,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295.91/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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