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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 304.76 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 304.76 and 169.60 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 304.76 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/304.76 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 304.76 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 51,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,687.30/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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