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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 281.27 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 281.27 and 171.05 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 281.27 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/281.27 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 281.27 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 48,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,110.25/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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