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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 282.72 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 282.72 and 161.23 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 282.72 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/282.72 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 282.72 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 45,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582.95/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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