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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 282.32 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 282.32 and 117.30 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 282.32 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/282.32 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 282.32 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 33,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116.14/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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