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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 281.37 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 281.37 and 162.76 is: 224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 281.37 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/281.37 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 281.37 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 45,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,795.78/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.12

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