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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 307.26 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 307.26 and 171.11 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 307.26 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/307.26 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 307.26 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 52,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,576.03/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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