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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 282.21 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 282.21 and 117.15 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 282.21 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/282.21 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 282.21 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 33,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,060.90/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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