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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.77, 306.31 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.77, 306.31 and 170.58 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.77 : 306.31 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.77/306.31 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.77x = 306.31 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.77x = 52,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250.36/204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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