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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 282.23 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 282.23 and 117.19 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 282.23 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/282.23 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 282.23 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 33,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,074.12/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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