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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 282.35 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 282.35 and 160.73 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 282.35 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/282.35 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 282.35 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 45,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,382.12/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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