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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 306.72 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 306.72 and 163.96 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 306.72 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/306.72 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 306.72 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 50,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289.81/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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