Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306 and 168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306 and 168 is: 251.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204.36 : 306 = 168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204.36/306 = 168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204.36x = 306 × 168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204.36x = 51,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,408/204.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251.56
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