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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.28, 306.08 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.28, 306.08 and 173.84 is: 260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.28 : 306.08 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.28/306.08 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.28x = 306.08 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.28x = 53,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,208.95/204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.47

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