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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 304.84 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 304.84 and 165.12 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 304.84 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/304.84 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 304.84 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 50,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,335.18/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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