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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 301.09 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 301.09 and 170.40 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 301.09 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/301.09 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 301.09 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 51,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,307.24/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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