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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 305.76 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 305.76 and 107.92 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 305.76 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/305.76 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 305.76 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 32,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997.62/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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