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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 281.76 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 281.76 and 160.27 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 281.76 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/281.76 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 281.76 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 45,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,157.68/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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