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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 307.13 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 307.13 and 170.46 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 307.13 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/307.13 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 307.13 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 52,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352.53/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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