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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.27, 281.96 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.27, 281.96 and 162.81 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.27 : 281.96 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.27/281.96 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.27x = 281.96 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.27x = 45,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,905.25/204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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