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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 283.77 and 161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 283.77 and 161.42 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 283.77 = 161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/283.77 = 161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 283.77 × 161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 45,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806.86/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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