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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 306.83 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 306.83 and 163.76 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 306.83 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/306.83 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 306.83 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 50,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244.13/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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