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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 306.43 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 306.43 and 163.85 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 306.43 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/306.43 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 306.43 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 50,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,206.61/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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