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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 299.93 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 299.93 and 170.20 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 299.93 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/299.93 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 299.93 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 51,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,048.09/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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