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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 304.83 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 304.83 and 171.36 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 304.83 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/304.83 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 304.83 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 52,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,235.67/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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