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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.91, 282.82 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.91, 282.82 and 163.79 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.91 : 282.82 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.91/282.82 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.91x = 282.82 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.91x = 46,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,321.26/204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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