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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 306.31 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 306.31 and 118.61 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 306.31 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/306.31 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 306.31 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 36,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331.43/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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