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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 305.34 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 305.34 and 175.48 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 305.34 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/305.34 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 305.34 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 53,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581.06/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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