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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.27, 281.62 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.27, 281.62 and 173.49 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.27 : 281.62 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.27/281.62 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.27x = 281.62 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.27x = 48,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,858.25/204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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