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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 304.80 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 304.80 and 172.97 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 304.80 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/304.80 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 304.80 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 52,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,719.73/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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