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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 282.58 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 282.58 and 117.43 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 282.58 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/282.58 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 282.58 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 33,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183.37/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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