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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 282.60 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 282.60 and 160.58 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 282.60 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/282.60 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 282.60 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 45,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,378.50/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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