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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 281.88 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 281.88 and 171.62 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 281.88 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/281.88 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 281.88 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 48,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.89/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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