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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 304.72 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 304.72 and 168.08 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 304.72 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/304.72 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 304.72 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 51,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,217.34/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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