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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 281.76 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 281.76 and 160.65 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 281.76 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/281.76 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 281.76 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 45,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,264.74/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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