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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 281.56 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 281.56 and 116.71 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 281.56 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/281.56 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 281.56 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 32,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,859.58/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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