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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 282.35 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 282.35 and 117.27 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 282.35 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/282.35 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 282.35 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 33,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110.60/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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