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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 282.49 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 282.49 and 163.32 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 282.49 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/282.49 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 282.49 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 46,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134.80/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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