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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 304.38 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 304.38 and 170.28 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 304.38 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/304.38 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 304.38 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 51,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,829.83/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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