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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.74, 307.05 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.74, 307.05 and 168.58 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.74 : 307.05 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.74/307.05 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.74x = 307.05 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.74x = 51,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762.49/204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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