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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 281.27 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 281.27 and 164.18 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 281.27 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/281.27 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 281.27 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 46,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,176.68/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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