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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 281.37 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 281.37 and 167.08 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 281.37 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/281.37 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 281.37 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 47,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,011.30/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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