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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 306.81 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 306.81 and 117.72 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 306.81 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/306.81 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 306.81 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 36,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,117.67/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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