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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 307.24 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 307.24 and 164.32 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 307.24 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/307.24 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 307.24 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 50,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,485.68/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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