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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 306.06 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 306.06 and 168.13 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 306.06 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/306.06 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 306.06 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 51,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,457.87/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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