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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 305.42 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 305.42 and 165.16 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 305.42 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/305.42 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 305.42 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 50,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,443.17/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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