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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 281.66 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 281.66 and 116.78 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 281.66 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/281.66 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 281.66 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 32,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890.26/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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