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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.48 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.48 and 113.61 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.48 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.48 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.48 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 34,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,819.19/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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