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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.25, 306.16 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.25, 306.16 and 117.54 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 306.16 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/306.16 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 306.16 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 35,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,986.05/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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