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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 307.37 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 307.37 and 113.68 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 307.37 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/307.37 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 307.37 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 34,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,941.82/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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