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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 301.56 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 301.56 and 170.19 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 301.56 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/301.56 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 301.56 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 51,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322.50/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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