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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 305.93 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 305.93 and 170.18 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 305.93 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/305.93 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 305.93 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 52,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,060.79/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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