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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 283.86 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 283.86 and 162.45 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 283.86 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/283.86 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 283.86 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 46,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113.06/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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