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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 306 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 306 and 172.32 is: 258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 306 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/306 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 306 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 52,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,729.92/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.48

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