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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 283.65 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 283.65 and 117.03 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 283.65 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/283.65 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 283.65 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 33,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194.14/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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