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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 306.93 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 306.93 and 164.25 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 306.93 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/306.93 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 306.93 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 50,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413.25/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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