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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 300.84 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 300.84 and 170.08 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 300.84 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/300.84 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 300.84 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 51,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,166.87/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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