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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 281.58 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 281.58 and 116.72 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 281.58 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/281.58 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 281.58 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 32,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,866.02/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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