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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 282.83 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 282.83 and 161.05 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 282.83 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/282.83 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 282.83 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 45,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,548.97/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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