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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 306.57 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 306.57 and 167.86 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 306.57 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/306.57 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 306.57 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 51,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,461.61/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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