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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 306.99 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 306.99 and 164.22 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 306.99 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/306.99 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 306.99 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 50,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413.90/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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