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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.91, 307.60 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.91, 307.60 and 171.07 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.91 : 307.60 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.91/307.60 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.91x = 307.60 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.91x = 52,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,619.94/204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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