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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 281.72 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 281.72 and 121.28 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 281.72 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/281.72 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 281.72 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 34,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167.00/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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