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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 282.99 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 282.99 and 161.58 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 282.99 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/282.99 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 282.99 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 45,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725.52/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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