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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 281.70 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 281.70 and 116.79 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 281.70 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/281.70 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 281.70 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 32,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899.74/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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