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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 307.45 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 307.45 and 164.65 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 307.45 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/307.45 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 307.45 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 50,621.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,621.64/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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