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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 281.84 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 281.84 and 171.16 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 281.84 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/281.84 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 281.84 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 48,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,238.17/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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