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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 305.74 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 305.74 and 112.66 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 305.74 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/305.74 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 305.74 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 34,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,444.39/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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