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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.35, 306.83 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.35, 306.83 and 163.65 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.35 : 306.83 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.35/306.83 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.35x = 306.83 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.35x = 50,212.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,212.73/204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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