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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 282.66 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 282.66 and 166.12 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 282.66 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/282.66 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 282.66 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 46,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,955.48/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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