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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 284.04 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 284.04 and 162.27 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 284.04 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/284.04 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 284.04 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 46,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091.17/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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