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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 305.09 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 305.09 and 165.21 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 305.09 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/305.09 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 305.09 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 50,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,403.09/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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