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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 306.15 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 306.15 and 169.98 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 306.15 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/306.15 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 306.15 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 52,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,039.38/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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