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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 280.92 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 280.92 and 171.16 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 280.92 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/280.92 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 280.92 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 48,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082.27/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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