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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 283.59 and 161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 283.59 and 161.81 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 283.59 = 161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/283.59 = 161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 283.59 × 161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 45,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,887.70/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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