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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 306.36 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 306.36 and 113.17 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 306.36 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/306.36 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 306.36 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 34,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670.76/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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