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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 306.75 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 306.75 and 170.05 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 306.75 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/306.75 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 306.75 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 52,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,162.84/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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