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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 305.76 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 305.76 and 171.73 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 305.76 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/305.76 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 305.76 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 52,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508.16/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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