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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 306.48 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 306.48 and 171.01 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 306.48 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/306.48 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 306.48 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 52,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,412.17/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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