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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 306.79 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 306.79 and 170.10 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 306.79 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/306.79 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 306.79 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 52,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184.55/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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