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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 281.54 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 281.54 and 171.20 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 281.54 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/281.54 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 281.54 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 48,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200.78/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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