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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 305.93 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 305.93 and 174.17 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 305.93 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/305.93 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 305.93 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 53,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,283.83/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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