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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.72 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.72 and 165.96 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.72 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.72 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.72 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 50,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,903.25/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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