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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 307.07 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 307.07 and 163.94 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 307.07 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/307.07 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 307.07 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 50,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,341.06/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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