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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 282.72 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 282.72 and 163.65 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 282.72 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/282.72 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 282.72 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 46,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268.80/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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