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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 281.29 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 281.29 and 163.02 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 281.29 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/281.29 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 281.29 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 45,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855.81/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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