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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 281.84 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 281.84 and 160.88 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 281.84 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/281.84 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 281.84 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 45,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342.32/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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