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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 306.81 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 306.81 and 168.63 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 306.81 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/306.81 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 306.81 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 51,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,737.37/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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