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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 306.64 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 306.64 and 163.60 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 306.64 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/306.64 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 306.64 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 50,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,166.30/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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