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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.15 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.15 and 117.16 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.15 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.15 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.15 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 33,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055.99/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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