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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 306.53 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 306.53 and 123.17 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 306.53 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/306.53 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 306.53 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 37,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754.68/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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