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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 306.30 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 306.30 and 170.42 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 306.30 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/306.30 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 306.30 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 52,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199.65/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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