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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.03, 305.43 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.03, 305.43 and 171.36 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.03 : 305.43 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.03/305.43 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.03x = 305.43 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.03x = 52,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338.48/204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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