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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 307.68 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 307.68 and 171.09 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 307.68 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/307.68 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 307.68 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 52,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640.97/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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