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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 280.76 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 280.76 and 171.08 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 280.76 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/280.76 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 280.76 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 48,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,032.42/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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