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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.67 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.67 and 168.94 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.67 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.67 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.67 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 51,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,977.42/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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