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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 307.83 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 307.83 and 173.35 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 307.83 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/307.83 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 307.83 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 53,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,360.79/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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