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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 306.33 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 306.33 and 163.90 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 306.33 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/306.33 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 306.33 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 50,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,207.49/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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