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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 307.50 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 307.50 and 171.01 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 307.50 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/307.50 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 307.50 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 52,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585.58/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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