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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 282.06 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 282.06 and 163.05 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 282.06 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/282.06 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 282.06 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 45,989.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,989.88/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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