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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 307.76 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 307.76 and 164.30 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 307.76 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/307.76 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 307.76 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 50,562.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,562.61/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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