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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 305.75 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 305.75 and 170.20 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 305.75 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/305.75 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 305.75 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 52,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,038.65/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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