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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 282.09 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 282.09 and 162.88 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 282.09 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/282.09 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 282.09 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 45,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946.82/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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