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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 282.46 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 282.46 and 163.08 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 282.46 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/282.46 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 282.46 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 46,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063.58/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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