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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 281.23 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 281.23 and 166.64 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 281.23 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/281.23 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 281.23 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 46,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866.28/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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