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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 282.79 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 282.79 and 163.69 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 282.79 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/282.79 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 282.79 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 46,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289.90/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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