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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 301.46 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 301.46 and 170.35 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 301.46 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/301.46 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 301.46 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 51,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,352.11/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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