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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 282.18 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 282.18 and 117.17 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 282.18 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/282.18 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 282.18 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 33,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061.91/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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