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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 283.08 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 283.08 and 161.62 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 283.08 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/283.08 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 283.08 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 45,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751.39/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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