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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 283.10 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 283.10 and 163.42 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 283.10 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/283.10 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 283.10 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 46,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,262.68/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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