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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 306.88 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 306.88 and 166.28 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 306.88 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/306.88 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 306.88 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 51,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,028.01/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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