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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 305.44 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 305.44 and 169.58 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 305.44 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/305.44 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 305.44 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 51,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,796.85/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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