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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.24 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.24 and 171.50 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.24 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.24 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.24 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 52,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863.16/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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