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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 282.30 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 282.30 and 161.08 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 282.30 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/282.30 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 282.30 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 45,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,472.88/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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