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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 282.09 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 282.09 and 173.01 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 282.09 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/282.09 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 282.09 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 48,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804.39/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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