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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 282.06 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 282.06 and 162.76 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 282.06 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/282.06 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 282.06 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 45,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,908.09/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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