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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.74, 282.54 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.74, 282.54 and 117.42 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.74 : 282.54 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.74/282.54 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.74x = 282.54 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.74x = 33,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175.85/204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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