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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 305.19 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 305.19 and 169.83 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 305.19 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/305.19 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 305.19 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 51,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,830.42/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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