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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.50 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.50 and 171 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.50 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.50 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.50 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 52,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582.50/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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