Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 306.36 and 172.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204.12, 306.36 and 172.08 is: 258.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204.12 : 306.36 = 172.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204.12/306.36 = 172.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204.12x = 306.36 × 172.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204.12x = 52,718.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,718.43/204.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258.27
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