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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 282.72 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 282.72 and 161.24 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 282.72 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/282.72 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 282.72 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 45,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585.77/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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