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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 306.63 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 306.63 and 165.92 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 306.63 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/306.63 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 306.63 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 50,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,876.24/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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