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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 282.11 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 282.11 and 117.11 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 282.11 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/282.11 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 282.11 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 33,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035.91/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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