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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 282.17 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 282.17 and 117.15 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 282.17 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/282.17 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 282.17 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 33,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055.63/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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