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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 308.12 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 308.12 and 109.17 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 308.12 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/308.12 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 308.12 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 33,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636.91/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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