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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 282.33 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 282.33 and 160.43 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 282.33 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/282.33 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 282.33 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 45,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292.79/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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