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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 282.12 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 282.12 and 171.81 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 282.12 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/282.12 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 282.12 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 48,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,471.04/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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