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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 305.61 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 305.61 and 170.51 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 305.61 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/305.61 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 305.61 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 52,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,107.39/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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