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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 306.86 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 306.86 and 161.33 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 306.86 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/306.86 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 306.86 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 49,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504.74/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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