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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 281.49 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 281.49 and 167.41 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 281.49 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/281.49 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 281.49 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 47,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124.24/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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