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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 306.79 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 306.79 and 164.44 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 306.79 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/306.79 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 306.79 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 50,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,448.55/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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