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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 282.36 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 282.36 and 117.28 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 282.36 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/282.36 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 282.36 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 33,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115.18/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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