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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 306.60 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 306.60 and 166.09 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 306.60 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/306.60 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 306.60 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 50,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,923.19/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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