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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 307.30 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 307.30 and 168.35 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 307.30 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/307.30 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 307.30 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 51,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,733.96/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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