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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 306.40 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 306.40 and 168.72 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 306.40 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/306.40 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 306.40 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 51,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,695.81/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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