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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 301.86 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 301.86 and 170.28 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 301.86 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/301.86 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 301.86 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 51,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,400.72/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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