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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.06 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.06 and 172.73 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.06 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.06 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.06 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 53,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,038.47/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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