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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.69 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.69 and 163.18 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.69 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.69 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.69 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 46,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,128.54/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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