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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 306.68 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 306.68 and 166.25 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 306.68 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/306.68 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 306.68 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 50,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983.19/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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