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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 282.60 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 282.60 and 163.65 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 282.60 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/282.60 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 282.60 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 46,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,247.49/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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