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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 308.01 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 308.01 and 173.29 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 308.01 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/308.01 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 308.01 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 53,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,375.05/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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