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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 282.66 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 282.66 and 161.24 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 282.66 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/282.66 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 282.66 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 45,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576.10/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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