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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 307.22 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 307.22 and 173.28 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 307.22 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/307.22 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 307.22 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 53,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,235.08/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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