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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 281.76 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 281.76 and 116.84 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 281.76 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/281.76 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 281.76 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 32,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,921.54/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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