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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 305.47 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 305.47 and 169.93 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 305.47 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/305.47 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 305.47 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 51,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,909.11/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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