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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.09 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.09 and 161.02 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.09 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.09 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.09 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 45,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422.13/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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