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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 306.73 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 306.73 and 113.17 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 306.73 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/306.73 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 306.73 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 34,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,712.63/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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