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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 307.18 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 307.18 and 108.55 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 307.18 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/307.18 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 307.18 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 33,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342.85/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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