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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.59, 306.89 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.59, 306.89 and 163.82 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.59 : 306.89 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.59/306.89 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.59x = 306.89 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.59x = 50,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,272.37/204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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