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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 282.46 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 282.46 and 117.36 is: 161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 282.46 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/282.46 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 282.46 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 33,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149.51/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.95

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