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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 305.91 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 305.91 and 173.88 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 305.91 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/305.91 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 305.91 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 53,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191.63/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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