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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 305.17 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 305.17 and 171.48 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 305.17 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/305.17 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 305.17 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 52,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330.55/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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