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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.16 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.16 and 173.76 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.16 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.16 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.16 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 53,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,545.88/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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