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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 305.97 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 305.97 and 163.83 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 305.97 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/305.97 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 305.97 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 50,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127.07/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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