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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 308.04 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 308.04 and 171.28 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 308.04 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/308.04 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 308.04 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 52,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,758.69/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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