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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 283.48 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 283.48 and 161.41 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 283.48 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/283.48 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 283.48 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 45,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755.39/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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