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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.35, 306.60 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.35, 306.60 and 162.93 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.35 : 306.60 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.35/306.60 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.35x = 306.60 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.35x = 49,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,952.81/204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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