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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 282.08 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 282.08 and 171.84 is: 236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 282.08 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/282.08 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 282.08 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 48,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,472.63/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.78

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