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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 304.71 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 304.71 and 170.82 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 304.71 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/304.71 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 304.71 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 52,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,050.56/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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