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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 307.80 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 307.80 and 173.04 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 307.80 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/307.80 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 307.80 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 53,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,261.71/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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