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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 281.45 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 281.45 and 162.92 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 281.45 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/281.45 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 281.45 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 45,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852.83/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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