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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.59, 307.02 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.59, 307.02 and 170.75 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.59 : 307.02 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.59/307.02 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.59x = 307.02 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.59x = 52,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,423.67/204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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