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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 305.64 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 305.64 and 164.86 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 305.64 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/305.64 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 305.64 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 50,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,387.05/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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