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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306.96 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306.96 and 108.48 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306.96 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306.96 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306.96 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 33,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299.02/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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