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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 282.24 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 282.24 and 165.72 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 282.24 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/282.24 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 282.24 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 46,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,772.81/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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