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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 308.33 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 308.33 and 171.54 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 308.33 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/308.33 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 308.33 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 52,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,890.07/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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