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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 282.15 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 282.15 and 163.35 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 282.15 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/282.15 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 282.15 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 46,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,089.20/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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