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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 307.40 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 307.40 and 170.78 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 307.40 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/307.40 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 307.40 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 52,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,495.38/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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