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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.46 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.46 and 171.68 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.46 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.46 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.46 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 52,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,956.41/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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