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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 305.55 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 305.55 and 169.44 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 305.55 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/305.55 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 305.55 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 51,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772.39/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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