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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.21 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.21 and 117.18 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.21 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.21 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.21 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 33,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,069.37/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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