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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.23 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.23 and 170.78 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.23 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.23 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.23 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 52,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,468.74/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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