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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.51, 282.22 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.51, 282.22 and 117.18 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.51 : 282.22 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.51/282.22 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.51x = 282.22 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.51x = 33,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,070.54/204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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