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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 280.80 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 280.80 and 174.72 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 280.80 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/280.80 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 280.80 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 49,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,061.38/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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