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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 306.57 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 306.57 and 161.35 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 306.57 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/306.57 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 306.57 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 49,465.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465.07/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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