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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.59, 282.61 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.59, 282.61 and 163.43 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.59 : 282.61 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.59/282.61 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.59x = 282.61 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.59x = 46,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188.85/204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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