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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 306.28 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 306.28 and 165.75 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 306.28 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/306.28 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 306.28 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 50,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,764.97/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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