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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.57 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.57 and 168.57 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.57 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.57 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.57 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 51,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,678.50/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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