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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.49, 306.96 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.49, 306.96 and 113.41 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.49 : 306.96 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.49/306.96 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.49x = 306.96 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.49x = 34,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,812.33/204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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