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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.15, 281.78 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.15, 281.78 and 163.04 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.15 : 281.78 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.15/281.78 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.15x = 281.78 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.15x = 45,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939.80/204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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