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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 301.44 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 301.44 and 170.52 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 301.44 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/301.44 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 301.44 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 51,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,401.55/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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