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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.77, 307.77 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.77, 307.77 and 168.94 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.77 : 307.77 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.77/307.77 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.77x = 307.77 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.77x = 51,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,993.12/204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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