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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.60 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.60 and 161.84 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.60 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.60 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.60 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 45,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,897.82/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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