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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 305.39 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 305.39 and 173.68 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 305.39 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/305.39 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 305.39 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 53,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,039.81/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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