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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 281.84 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 281.84 and 162.56 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 281.84 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/281.84 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 281.84 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 45,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,815.91/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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