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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 306.06 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 306.06 and 168.04 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 306.06 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/306.06 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 306.06 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 51,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,430.32/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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