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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 305.70 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 305.70 and 112.73 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 305.70 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/305.70 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 305.70 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 34,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,461.56/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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