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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 306.60 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 306.60 and 101.70 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 306.60 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/306.60 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 306.60 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 31,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,181.22/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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