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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 306 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 306 and 158.69 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 306 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/306 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 306 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 48,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.61/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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