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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 282.69 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 282.69 and 163.54 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 282.69 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/282.69 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 282.69 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 46,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231.12/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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