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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 281.76 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 281.76 and 115.67 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 281.76 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/281.76 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 281.76 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 32,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589.77/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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