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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 305.46 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 305.46 and 173.88 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 305.46 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/305.46 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 305.46 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 53,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113.38/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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