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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 282.36 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 282.36 and 171.77 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 282.36 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/282.36 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 282.36 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 48,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500.98/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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