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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 306.84 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 306.84 and 170.56 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 306.84 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/306.84 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 306.84 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 52,334.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334.63/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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