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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 305.76 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 305.76 and 112.65 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 305.76 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/305.76 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 305.76 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 34,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443.86/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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